BOTULINUM TOXIN, Genève

Botulinum toxin is injected at specific points on the face to relax muscles that contract too strongly with age.

The biggest mistake would be to inject too large quantities which is giving an artificial and unattractive result.Thanks to the know-how of CLEAGE doctors, fine and subtle injections at key points of the face will give a natural result and an immediate radiance boost.

Botulinum toxin, therefore, acts only on expression lines, also called dynamic facial wrinkles.
The objective is to use an optimal dose of botulinum toxin to obtain a perfectly natural result, without being frozen.

After a few months, the action of the botulinum toxin diminishes and the muscle gradually regains its former strength.

Botulinum toxin injections can be performed all year round, whatever the season.

Treatment location:

Main treatment of the upper part of the face:

• Lion wrinkle (between the two eyebrows) ;
• forehead wrinkles ;
• crow's feet wrinkles (lateral part of the eyes).

The lower part of the face and neck can also be an indication in order to firm up the oval of the face:

• bitterness fold ;
• platysmal cords; Nefertiti Lift ;
• jawline that is too square;
• dimpled appearance of the chin.

Other indications can be performed :

• bunny lines;
• gummy smile;
• Main treatment of hyperhydrosis or excessive sweating;
• bruxism.

Duration of the session:

15-30 min depending on whether or not it is combined with other injection techniques (hyaluronic acid, Radiesse)

Technique:

The CLEAGE doctors in Geneva will precisely examine the anatomy of your face as well as its specificities in order to carry out tailor-made botulinum toxin injections creating a totally natural and harmonious effect.

The injections will be performed with very fine needles making the injection session perfectly comfortable. The recurrence of botulinum toxin injections will erase the deepest wrinkles and avoid their aggravation, hence the preventive nature of botulinum toxin.  

As soon as expression wrinkles begin to appear on the skin, botulinum toxin injections can be considered.

It is recommended to start with small quantities of injections as soon as possible to do preventive anti-aging work on your face.

A progressive disappearance of wrinkles from the 3rd day onwards appears with a maximum effectiveness on the 15th day.

The results last approximately 4 to 6 months.

Pain: almost painless

Social eviction: none

Approval: Molecule with FDA approval for the treatment of facial expression lines and used for more than 25 years in aesthetics

Side effects:

possible appearance of very light headaches lasting 12 to 24 hours, perfectly calmed with paracetamol ;

sensations of tightness a few days after the injection (temporary).

Botulinum toxin is very rarely a source of side effects if it is injected by a practitioner trained in injections.

It is essential to follow the precautions after a botulinum toxin injection session.

Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid) is a rare complication due to poor injection or failure of the patient to follow the usual precautions after the injections.

Contraindications:

• pregnant or breastfeeding women ;
• history of allergy to egg;
• myasthenia and related neuromuscular diseases.

After the injection session:

• do not touch, massage or scratch the treated area;
• no hamman/sauna for 72 hours;
• no sports for 48-72 hours;
• no aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs for 48 hours;
• do not wear anything that presses on the head (motorcycle helmet, tennis headband, sunglasses that press too much on the forehead or between the eyebrows);
• do not lean your head too far forward or backward for a prolonged period of time (more than 20 minutes).